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More people of color have survived a virus outbreak than whites - immunity is carried on sickle cell genes. Health, wealth, beauty, these are black things now. Crime, disease, broken families are "white." P.O.C. and their allies work to rebuild. Remaining white nationalists declare war on them.

Action,Adventure,Apocalyptic,Drama,War,Sci-fi,Young Adult,Political,Religious

Scot's (18-white) integrated community of survivors are massacred by white nationalists. Left for dead, Scot is saved by Coby (10-black). When Coby's family is also killed, Scot and Coby join an alliance of survivors and befriend Kimberly (20-black) a bright leader torn between seeking war or peace.

Appalachian Mountains in what remains of US

No

Overcoming Monster/Villain,Internal Journey/Rebirth,Rebellion Against 'The One',Voyage and Return,Tragedy,Quest

Coming of Age,Happy Ending,Meaningful Message,Philosophical Questions,Twist

Sexual Abuse, Language/Profanity,Extreme Violence

Name: Scot Jamieson

Age: 18

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Desperate,Empathetic,Honorable,Underdog,Lone Wolf,Skillful,Faithful,Strong Moral Code

Name: Kimberly Bethune Tomlinson

Age: 20

Gender: Female

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Badass,Confident,Sexy,Decisive,Empathetic,Educated,Heartthrob,Honorable,Leader,Strong Moral Code

Name: Alexander "Mykvell" Mitchell

Age: 43

Gender: Male

Role: antagonist

Key Traits: Aspiring,Aggressive,Villainous,Narcisstic,Complex,Religious,Power Hungry,Outspoken,Leader,Educated,Sophisticated,Engaging

Name: Haneefa Saleem

Age: 37

Gender: Female

Role: mentor

Key Traits: Confident,Religious,Outspoken,Engaging,Visionary,Educated,Sophisticated,Leader,Unapologetic,Adventurous,Aspiring,Sexy,Blunt,Selfless,Empathetic,Skillful,Gracious,Secretive,Strong Moral Code,Manipulative

Globetrotter and writer Ted Neill has worked on five continents as an educator, health professional, and journalist. His writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Recovery Today, and he has published a number of novels exploring issues related to science, religion, class, and social justice. He is the 2013 winner of the Martin Luther King Jr. Torch of Peace Award. His 2017 novel, The Selah Branch, attempts to confront issues of racism and the divided political environment of the US today and the 1950s. His debut novel, City on a Hill, examines the fault lines of religious conflict in the Middle East. His most recent novel, Reaper Moon, battles the recent rise of white nationalism and white supremacy within the US, exploring the high stakes at the level of the personal and political. He is also author of two award winning memoirs, Two Years of Wonder which chronicles his time living and working at an orphanage for children with HIV/AIDS and Finding St. Lo a combined account of his grandfather Robert Fowler’s WWII experience as well as a decorated medic in his unit, Gordon Cross. Follow Ted on Facebook and Instagram @therealauthortedneill

Age: 13-17,18-34,35-54,55+

Target Gender: Universal

People of Color and allies.

Status: Yes: self-published

Publisher: Tenebray Press

Year Published: 2019

Yes

978-1791550943